For the Christian woman the journey of womanhood and of moving from little girl to wonderful woman occurs while living in a world that is not her home and within a culture that does not reflect the norms and values of Christian teaching. Each of us must determine which of the cultural messages about what it means to be a woman we will pick up and carry with us and which we will leave behind, while carefully balancing living here in this present culture and reflecting the norms and values of permanent and eternal home.

What's a girl to do? How do we choose which cultural messages to accept and which to leave behind? And how do we eliminate all the excess baggage of the lies and half-truths that weigh us down? Where did we pick up all this stuff in the first place?

Come along with author Cinthia W. Pratt as we navigate through this culture in which we live; discover life-changing truths to set us free from the excess baggage of lies and half-truths and dare to be come Fearfully Female and Wonderfully Woman, as God designed and intended.

For the Christian woman the journey of womanhood and of moving from little girl to wonderful woman occurs while living in a world that is not her home and within a culture that does not reflect the norms and values of Christian teaching. Each of us must determine which of the cultural messages about what it means to be a woman we will pick up and carry with us and which we will leave behind, while carefully balancing living here in this present culture and reflecting the norms and values of permanent and eternal home.

What's a girl to do? How do we choose which cultural messages to accept and which to leave behind? And how do we eliminate all the excess baggage of the lies and half-truths that weigh us down? Where did we pick up all this stuff in the first place?

Come along with author Cinthia W. Pratt as we navigate through this culture in which we live; discover life-changing truths to set us free from the excess baggage of lies and half-truths and dare to be come Fearfully Female and Wonderfully Woman, as God designed and intended.

Faces of Religion is a dynamic book that shall show forth the unconditional love of Christ and his saving grace in the Cross.

Faces of Religion is a dynamic book that shall show forth the unconditional love of Christ and his saving grace in the Cross.

For the Christian woman the journey of womanhood and of moving from little girl to wonderful woman occurs while living in a world that is not her home and within a culture that does not reflect the norms and values of Christian teaching. Each of us must determine which of the cultural messages about what it means to be a woman we will pick up and carry with us and which we will leave behind, while carefully balancing living here in this present culture and reflecting the norms and values of permanent and eternal home.

What's a girl to do? How do we choose which cultural messages to accept and which to leave behind? And how do we eliminate all the excess baggage of the lies and half-truths that weigh us down? Where did we pick up all this stuff in the first place?

Come along with author Cinthia W. Pratt as we navigate through this culture in which we live; discover life-changing truths to set us free from the excess baggage of lies and half-truths and dare to be come Fearfully Female and Wonderfully Woman, as God designed and intended.

Faces of Religion is a dynamic book that shall show forth the unconditional love of Christ and his saving grace in the Cross.

This book is about seeking God in our everyday lives and getting inspired by God’s wisdom to live a victorious life. This book will encourage you to reclaim your possessions and to rise above any setback you may come across in life.

This book is about seeking God in our everyday lives and getting inspired by God’s wisdom to live a victorious life. This book will encourage you to reclaim your possessions and to rise above any setback you may come across in life.

There is a common denominator with each and every one of us … we’ve all lost, we’ve messed up and suffered the pain and disappointment of being a loser. The truth is, most of our life lessons are learned outside the winners’ circle. Pastor Steve has chosen twelve personalities from the Bible who lost more than just on the field of competition; they lost in the arena of life. Learn from their mistakes and be dedicated to being a winner in God’s eyes.

 

“In the library of pastors I love and admire Steve Dighton is way up on the top shelf. These messages flow from a pastor/shepherd’s heart who deeply loves his people, has been used of God to build one of America’s greatest churches, and who is straight as an arrow theologically. Steve’s reputation is spotless and his character beyond reproach. Read it and reap!”

—O.S. Hawkins, President/CEO, GuideStone Financial Resources

 

“The story of Steve Dighton and Lenexa Baptist Church is a story of the incredible work of God. Under Steve’s leadership, the church has become a great center of ministry, missions, evangelism, and teaching and preaching excellence. In this book you will be blessed to sit under the preaching and teaching of Steve Dighton, and you will quickly see how God has anointed him and his ministry. The messages in this book are about so-called losers in the Bible. But the lessons you will glean will make you a winner for the work of God. Read it and rejoice greatly!”

—Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources

 

 “I have been fortunate to be around Steve Dighton and listen, first hand, to his tremendous biblical insight. He is sincere and challenging in his teaching. Also, having known him as pastor and friend allows me to be very excited about this new book.”

—Chan Gailey, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills

 

“Steve Dighton is a dynamic pastor, church leader, and communicator of God’s Word. Get ready to be challenged and motivated to live your life God’s way. This is a compelling and practical book. You need to read it!”

—Jack Graham, Pastor, Prestonwood Church, Plano, Texas

This book is about seeking God in our everyday lives and getting inspired by God’s wisdom to live a victorious life. This book will encourage you to reclaim your possessions and to rise above any setback you may come across in life.

Our journey through life is like traveling by train. We live life station-to-station, trying to pick the right train to board.

While traveling the railways of life, Matthew Chance learned to navigate his way through some gracious guidance and some bad mistakes. Once a devout, humble, discerning youth, he turned to all forms of prodigality in teenage rebellion. As he awakened to his senses, he was about to graduate high school. By the grace of God and a family whose hope for him never faded, he now attends Baylor University.

These revelations have released him to see Philippians 4:13 become a reality: we can truly do all things through Christ who gives us strength. His life has been radically transformed by the concepts he learned through the revelations in this book.

Our journey through life is like traveling by train. We live life station-to-station, trying to pick the right train to board.

While traveling the railways of life, Matthew Chance learned to navigate his way through some gracious guidance and some bad mistakes. Once a devout, humble, discerning youth, he turned to all forms of prodigality in teenage rebellion. As he awakened to his senses, he was about to graduate high school. By the grace of God and a family whose hope for him never faded, he now attends Baylor University.

These revelations have released him to see Philippians 4:13 become a reality: we can truly do all things through Christ who gives us strength. His life has been radically transformed by the concepts he learned through the revelations in this book.

Miracle Cure for Common but Fatal Hereditary Birth Defect The majority of people are oblivious to the fact that they have inherited a serious birth defect—a spirit disconnected from the source of eternal life—a condition that, by its very nature, is fatal. While scientists rightly focus their efforts on finding cures for physical birth defects, in general we tend to ignore the far more serious spiritual birth defect that will eventually lead to eternal separation from the source of life—our Creator. Although this inherited birth defect is unavoidable, there is a cure—a miracle cure in fact—one that is free! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies explains how we came to have this birth defect, what the consequences are, and how it can be fixed. This book contains essential facts that we should all know before we take our last breath! It is a book about where we came from and where we are going and contains the answers to questions of life and death—answers found in the Book that contains the ancient words of eternal life—the Bible. In the book you will uncover answers to many questions including where heaven is, where hell is, and how to get to one and avoid the other! You will embark on an adventure from eternity past to eternity future and find how you can have the peace that comes with knowing that your destiny is safe in God's hands. You are invited to journey through the pages of Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies and uncover the truth about yourself, God, angels and demons, heaven and hell, and along the way discover forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life—the path of life that has no end. It is a book that is not only for you, but it is also ideal to give to those you love—those you want to reach out to—those who are looking for peace and the hope of eternal life. It is a book devoid of long theological words and difficult to understand terminology and is written so that it is easy for the average person to understand. It is a book written for: — those who go about their lives in quiet desperation in the hope that when they die, they will somehow end up in the right place; — those who believe there is a God; but who are not really sure what to do about that belief, or if, in fact, they need to do anything; — those who don’t believe in God, or who suspect they might believe the wrong thing, and are living with a mild anxiety about the possibility that they themselves may be mistaken and that this may have eternal consequences; — those who once had faith, but have somehow left the path; and — those who have faith, but are not sure of the answers to some of the issues of life and death and the reasons for what they believe, and who have a desire for deeper understanding and clarity. In fact, this book is for all those who are seekers of truth! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies is 398 pages and is available in softcover, hardcover and e-book format. The parts and chapters in Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies are as follows: Part One—You: CHAPTER ONE—THE PHYSICAL WORLD—THE BEGINNING The Origin, The Fall, The Consequences, The Tree, The Garden, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER TWO—THE SPIRIT The Origin, The Nature, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER THREE—THE SOUL The Origin, The Nature, The Heart, The Mind, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER FOUR—THE HEART The Origin, The Nature, The Conscience, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need Part Two—The Others: CHAPTER FIVE—ANGELS The Origin, The Nature, The Role of Angels, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER SIX—SATAN AND DEMONS The Origin, The Nature, The Tempter, The Infiltrator, The Accuser, The Destroyer, The Deceiver, The Danger, The Counterfeiter, The Victims, The Name, Here’s What We Need Part Three—God: CHAPTER SEVEN—THE CREATOR The Origin, The Nature of God, The Creation, Ancient Words—New Discoveries, The Plan, The Family Tree, The Flood, The Call, The Chosen, The Law, The Whole World in His Hands, The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER EIGHT—THE PROMISE The Son in Eternity Past, The Son in the Old Testament, The Promise of the Messiah CHAPTER NINE—THE WAY—TWO WORLDS COLLIDE Preparing the Way of the Lord, Mary and Joseph Are Proud to Announce the Birth of a Son, The Life and Teachings of the Messiah, I AM, The Mission CHAPTER TEN—THE SAVIOUR The Night Before, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension, Pentecost, The Spreading of the Good News CHAPTER ELEVEN—A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES A Look at the Death and Resurrection of Jesus with Spiritual Eyes Part Four—You (Again): CHAPTER TWELVE—THE LIFE What Really Matters ... A Message to the Reader, Eating Fruit, What We Needed, The Options, The Ransom, The Importance of Being ‘In’, To Believe ... A New Heart and a New Spirit, ... Or Not to Believe, Family News, Being the Chosen, The Helper, Your New Destiny—The Hope of Heaven CHAPTER THIRTEEN—THE PATH Stone Buildings, Freedom, Love and Obedience, Sin and Holiness, Identifying with Christ, Seeking, Praising, Praying, Giving, Staying on the Path, Joining Others on the Path, Going and Taking the Path with You, Telling Others about the Path Part Five—You (Yet Again), The Others, and God: CHAPTER FOURTEEN—PATH’S END—THE NEW BEGINNING The Day of the Lord, The Return of the King, The Beginning is Nigh

Miracle Cure for Common but Fatal Hereditary Birth Defect The majority of people are oblivious to the fact that they have inherited a serious birth defect—a spirit disconnected from the source of eternal life—a condition that, by its very nature, is fatal. While scientists rightly focus their efforts on finding cures for physical birth defects, in general we tend to ignore the far more serious spiritual birth defect that will eventually lead to eternal separation from the source of life—our Creator. Although this inherited birth defect is unavoidable, there is a cure—a miracle cure in fact—one that is free! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies explains how we came to have this birth defect, what the consequences are, and how it can be fixed. This book contains essential facts that we should all know before we take our last breath! It is a book about where we came from and where we are going and contains the answers to questions of life and death—answers found in the Book that contains the ancient words of eternal life—the Bible. In the book you will uncover answers to many questions including where heaven is, where hell is, and how to get to one and avoid the other! You will embark on an adventure from eternity past to eternity future and find how you can have the peace that comes with knowing that your destiny is safe in God's hands. You are invited to journey through the pages of Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies and uncover the truth about yourself, God, angels and demons, heaven and hell, and along the way discover forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life—the path of life that has no end. It is a book that is not only for you, but it is also ideal to give to those you love—those you want to reach out to—those who are looking for peace and the hope of eternal life. It is a book devoid of long theological words and difficult to understand terminology and is written so that it is easy for the average person to understand. It is a book written for: — those who go about their lives in quiet desperation in the hope that when they die, they will somehow end up in the right place; — those who believe there is a God; but who are not really sure what to do about that belief, or if, in fact, they need to do anything; — those who don’t believe in God, or who suspect they might believe the wrong thing, and are living with a mild anxiety about the possibility that they themselves may be mistaken and that this may have eternal consequences; — those who once had faith, but have somehow left the path; and — those who have faith, but are not sure of the answers to some of the issues of life and death and the reasons for what they believe, and who have a desire for deeper understanding and clarity. In fact, this book is for all those who are seekers of truth! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies is 398 pages and is available in softcover, hardcover and e-book format. The parts and chapters in Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies are as follows: Part One—You: CHAPTER ONE—THE PHYSICAL WORLD—THE BEGINNING The Origin, The Fall, The Consequences, The Tree, The Garden, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER TWO—THE SPIRIT The Origin, The Nature, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER THREE—THE SOUL The Origin, The Nature, The Heart, The Mind, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER FOUR—THE HEART The Origin, The Nature, The Conscience, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need Part Two—The Others: CHAPTER FIVE—ANGELS The Origin, The Nature, The Role of Angels, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER SIX—SATAN AND DEMONS The Origin, The Nature, The Tempter, The Infiltrator, The Accuser, The Destroyer, The Deceiver, The Danger, The Counterfeiter, The Victims, The Name, Here’s What We Need Part Three—God: CHAPTER SEVEN—THE CREATOR The Origin, The Nature of God, The Creation, Ancient Words—New Discoveries, The Plan, The Family Tree, The Flood, The Call, The Chosen, The Law, The Whole World in His Hands, The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER EIGHT—THE PROMISE The Son in Eternity Past, The Son in the Old Testament, The Promise of the Messiah CHAPTER NINE—THE WAY—TWO WORLDS COLLIDE Preparing the Way of the Lord, Mary and Joseph Are Proud to Announce the Birth of a Son, The Life and Teachings of the Messiah, I AM, The Mission CHAPTER TEN—THE SAVIOUR The Night Before, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension, Pentecost, The Spreading of the Good News CHAPTER ELEVEN—A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES A Look at the Death and Resurrection of Jesus with Spiritual Eyes Part Four—You (Again): CHAPTER TWELVE—THE LIFE What Really Matters ... A Message to the Reader, Eating Fruit, What We Needed, The Options, The Ransom, The Importance of Being ‘In’, To Believe ... A New Heart and a New Spirit, ... Or Not to Believe, Family News, Being the Chosen, The Helper, Your New Destiny—The Hope of Heaven CHAPTER THIRTEEN—THE PATH Stone Buildings, Freedom, Love and Obedience, Sin and Holiness, Identifying with Christ, Seeking, Praising, Praying, Giving, Staying on the Path, Joining Others on the Path, Going and Taking the Path with You, Telling Others about the Path Part Five—You (Yet Again), The Others, and God: CHAPTER FOURTEEN—PATH’S END—THE NEW BEGINNING The Day of the Lord, The Return of the King, The Beginning is Nigh

Miracle Cure for Common but Fatal Hereditary Birth Defect The majority of people are oblivious to the fact that they have inherited a serious birth defect—a spirit disconnected from the source of eternal life—a condition that, by its very nature, is fatal. While scientists rightly focus their efforts on finding cures for physical birth defects, in general we tend to ignore the far more serious spiritual birth defect that will eventually lead to eternal separation from the source of life—our Creator. Although this inherited birth defect is unavoidable, there is a cure—a miracle cure in fact—one that is free! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies explains how we came to have this birth defect, what the consequences are, and how it can be fixed. This book contains essential facts that we should all know before we take our last breath! It is a book about where we came from and where we are going and contains the answers to questions of life and death—answers found in the Book that contains the ancient words of eternal life—the Bible. In the book you will uncover answers to many questions including where heaven is, where hell is, and how to get to one and avoid the other! You will embark on an adventure from eternity past to eternity future and find how you can have the peace that comes with knowing that your destiny is safe in God's hands. You are invited to journey through the pages of Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies and uncover the truth about yourself, God, angels and demons, heaven and hell, and along the way discover forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life—the path of life that has no end. It is a book that is not only for you, but it is also ideal to give to those you love—those you want to reach out to—those who are looking for peace and the hope of eternal life. It is a book devoid of long theological words and difficult to understand terminology and is written so that it is easy for the average person to understand. It is a book written for: — those who go about their lives in quiet desperation in the hope that when they die, they will somehow end up in the right place; — those who believe there is a God; but who are not really sure what to do about that belief, or if, in fact, they need to do anything; — those who don’t believe in God, or who suspect they might believe the wrong thing, and are living with a mild anxiety about the possibility that they themselves may be mistaken and that this may have eternal consequences; — those who once had faith, but have somehow left the path; and — those who have faith, but are not sure of the answers to some of the issues of life and death and the reasons for what they believe, and who have a desire for deeper understanding and clarity. In fact, this book is for all those who are seekers of truth! Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies is 398 pages and is available in softcover, hardcover and e-book format. The parts and chapters in Spirit Heart Soul—Origins & Destinies are as follows: Part One—You: CHAPTER ONE—THE PHYSICAL WORLD—THE BEGINNING The Origin, The Fall, The Consequences, The Tree, The Garden, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER TWO—THE SPIRIT The Origin, The Nature, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER THREE—THE SOUL The Origin, The Nature, The Heart, The Mind, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER FOUR—THE HEART The Origin, The Nature, The Conscience, The Destiny, Here’s What We Need Part Two—The Others: CHAPTER FIVE—ANGELS The Origin, The Nature, The Role of Angels, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER SIX—SATAN AND DEMONS The Origin, The Nature, The Tempter, The Infiltrator, The Accuser, The Destroyer, The Deceiver, The Danger, The Counterfeiter, The Victims, The Name, Here’s What We Need Part Three—God: CHAPTER SEVEN—THE CREATOR The Origin, The Nature of God, The Creation, Ancient Words—New Discoveries, The Plan, The Family Tree, The Flood, The Call, The Chosen, The Law, The Whole World in His Hands, The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, Here’s What We Need CHAPTER EIGHT—THE PROMISE The Son in Eternity Past, The Son in the Old Testament, The Promise of the Messiah CHAPTER NINE—THE WAY—TWO WORLDS COLLIDE Preparing the Way of the Lord, Mary and Joseph Are Proud to Announce the Birth of a Son, The Life and Teachings of the Messiah, I AM, The Mission CHAPTER TEN—THE SAVIOUR The Night Before, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension, Pentecost, The Spreading of the Good News CHAPTER ELEVEN—A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES A Look at the Death and Resurrection of Jesus with Spiritual Eyes Part Four—You (Again): CHAPTER TWELVE—THE LIFE What Really Matters ... A Message to the Reader, Eating Fruit, What We Needed, The Options, The Ransom, The Importance of Being ‘In’, To Believe ... A New Heart and a New Spirit, ... Or Not to Believe, Family News, Being the Chosen, The Helper, Your New Destiny—The Hope of Heaven CHAPTER THIRTEEN—THE PATH Stone Buildings, Freedom, Love and Obedience, Sin and Holiness, Identifying with Christ, Seeking, Praising, Praying, Giving, Staying on the Path, Joining Others on the Path, Going and Taking the Path with You, Telling Others about the Path Part Five—You (Yet Again), The Others, and God: CHAPTER FOURTEEN—PATH’S END—THE NEW BEGINNING The Day of the Lord, The Return of the King, The Beginning is Nigh